Remembering Ilobu-born son of a motor dealer who became the 23rd Chief of Army Staff in Nigeria …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A big tree fell in Ilobu, the land of unrefined salt, “Obu-Otoyo.” When the tree fell, it led to vibrations that extended to every part of the country. Tributes and condolence messages poured in … Read more
How Controversies Surrounded the Death of COAS, Lagbaja Toareed …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Lagbaja Taoreed, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), passed away in the dark hours of Tuesday, November 5th, in Lagos, leaving behind his wife, Mariya, and two children. Born on Feb. 28, 1968, in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area, Osun State, Lagbaja … Read more
Residents decry neglect of road projects in Ilesa …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The worrying situation of two 1.1km road projects in Ilesa metropolis has aroused concerns and reactions from residents who use them or traders whose shops are located next to them, expressing their anxieties over the possible abandonment of the projects. These road projects … Read more
Nigerians abandon their cars, resort to motorbike, trekking as fuel price hike bites harder …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> President Tinubu removed fuel subsidy on May 29, 2023, increasing the fuel price to over 400% Nigerians abandon their cars, resort to motorbikes as price hike bites harder PENGASSAN, NUPENG express worry as fuel consumption drops significantly … Read more
Chiefs of Army Staff Who Died in Office Since 1960 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, has kissed the dust. The army chief eventually submitted to the terrible reaper’s resounding melody. According to sources, the deceased passed away after spending several days in an undisclosed hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The … Read more
Remembering ‘local mechanic’ turned ‘celebrated evil henchman’ in movies who died at 101 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> You can only live longer, not forever. Regardless of how long you live on Earth, there is always a final stage: death. Mythically, those who transformed to stones, water, trees, gourds, or entered the ground have likewise experienced … Read more
Meet Alex Ikwechegh, a federal lawmaker who slapped Bolt driver over ‘package delivery’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> On October 28, 2024, a viral video circulating on social media captured the moment a federal legislator, Alex Ikwechegh, brutalized an e-hailing driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, who went to his Abuja apartment for delivery. The lawmaker reportedly slapped the … Read more
Nigerian Ministers dismissed since 1999 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The removal of ministers from office is not new in Nigeria’s political system. From military to civilian rule, there have been pockets of ministers who were removed or sacked by their superiors as a result of scandals or cabinet overhauls. President Tinubu recently fired some ministers, … Read more
Two Months After, States Yet To Implement New Minimum Wage …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Months after protests by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and negotiations with the Federal Government over the minimum wage, a new minimum wage of N70,000 was agreed upon on July 18, 2024, by the Federal … Read more
Ilesa residents decry parking of heavy-duty vehicles on major road …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> International Breweries Plc (IBPLC) is a tremendous blessing to Osun State. In terms of employment and income generation, the brewing company at Lawrence Omole Way, Omi-Asoro, Ilesa has made a substantial contribution to the growth and economic development of her host … Read more